The modern desire overlaps with the ancient Egyptians’ longing for immortality. In the Giza Desert southwest of Cairo, Egypt.

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Tokyo’s streets are witnessing a striking new spectacle as a large promotional truck adorned with the image of King Ramses II, roaming the capital and major Japanese cities to spotlight the acclaimed ...

By appointing Khaled El-Enany as head, UNESCO proves heritage has become spectacle & soft power for the institution, argues .

Behind architecture and ancient treasures lies state strategy built on mega-projects and foreign capital to shore up strained ...

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The doors are now open at the Grand Egyptian Museum, a $1 billion attraction overlooked by the Pyramids of Giza.

George Mason University Political Scientist Jack Goldstone joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about ...

The moments when four ancient worlds faced disaster are brought to life in an epic new series exploring Rome, Egypt, the Aztecs and the samurai of Japan. Drawing on the beautiful art and artefacts ...

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